Robbie Savage makes as big an impression as he did on the football pitch in Robot Wars: Battle of the Stars.

Two nights of Christmas specials start tomorrow, featuring the Mirror columnist and former tough-tackling midfielder.

BBC2 host Angela Scanlon said: “He was indeed savage. His driving was questionable but he got into the spirit. Highlights included him having a tantrum and teasing children.

“He’s not the most gracious loser but he’s entertaining. His hair looks like it’s woven by Scandinavian unicorns. I like it.”

The Brownlee brothers, Scott Mills and Suzi Perry also tackle the lethal arena hazards and the terrifying house robots, Sir Killalot, Matilda, Shunt and Dead Metal.

Angela says: “There is a mini league, six battles, after which the two highest scoring robots go through to the final. The arena hazards have changed too and Sir Killalot is taking no prisoners after last series’ winners Apollo tried to show him who’s boss. Christmas makes him irritable.”

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The good news for fans is that the show will be back for a second series in 2017. Angela says: “The second Christmas show goes out on my birthday so I plan to be knee-deep in hot whiskey wearing a Christmas hat while shouting at the TV in a remote Irish pub.

“I think there will be massive changes for the second series.

“People have the last series to study, to see what works and what doesn’t.”